Comparison between The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% vs. La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10
- 3 components -
- 28 components -
Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 1
Components only in The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 2
Uniqueness: 66.7%
Components only in La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 27
Uniqueness: 96.4%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Propanediol
1
Water
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
3
Alpha-Arbutin
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
4
Glycerin
5
Alcohol Denatured
6
Potassium Hydroxide
7
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
8
Polysilicone-11
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Positive Effects
Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%:
NutrifyingEffects unique for Pure Vitamin C10:
Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Antistatic, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss-- Show more --
ECO Metrics
Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
0 out of 3
0%
chemical
3 out of 3
100%
natural
5 out of 28
18%
chemical
21 out of 28
75%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 1
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#10Sodium Hyaluronate#14Tocopherol#26Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#27
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#27
Detailed view
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% vs. La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10
Position 1
#1Propanediol
Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.
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#1Water
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
